Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. These have been professionally restored, gold
Beech
$8,000 / set
H 37 in W 18 in D 19 in
Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Set of six elegant Venetian Grotto carved wood shell back dining chairs, having a scalloped design
Wood
$2,495 / set
H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in
1980s Faux Tortoise Bergere Chairs W/ Coral Form Backs & Carved Shells - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
frames. The backs are a carved coral motif, and the tapered legs have a carved shell at the top of each
Wood
$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 38.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
. Shell-back chairs.
Wood
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. Professionally restored, gold leafed and
Beech
$15,000
H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
Muslin, Walnut
Set of Six Italian Gilded Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of six Italian gilded carved shell back wood dining chairs with goatskin seats. In beautiful
Sheepskin, Giltwood
$12,500
H 43 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
scrolled arms, carved shell knees, and resting on the original pad feet with rear squared tapered legs. Mid
Muslin, Mahogany
$15,550 / set
H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 in
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
masterfully carved back inspired by scalloped shells which adds visual interest, set above a padded round seat
Upholstery, Wood
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Carved Shell. The Backs of the Chairs Having a Wide Shaped Back Splat and a Shaped Cresting Rail
Walnut
14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful group of carved shell-back chairs, painted and gilded. Upholstered in new, custom dyed
Wood, Leather, Paint
Set of Six Carved Pickled Wood Shell Back Chairs
Located in Abilene, TX
This is a set of six shell back chairs made of pickled wood. They have round upholstered seats. The
Wood
Carved Shell Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and detailed chair with shell shaped back. Believed to be Italian from the 1940s
Wood
Six Italian Shell Back Carved Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Italian carved shell back chairs with sabre legs. The chairs have been newly
SET OF SIX SHELL BACKED DINING CHAIRS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 hand carved shell back chairs. Seat height is 20 inches.
Wood, Velvet
Carved Wooden Shell Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
BEAUTIFULLY SCALLED AND CARVED SHEEL BACK CHAIR.
Wood
Six Italian 19th Century Painted Side Chairs with Shell-Carved Back
Located in Doylestown, PA
Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt
Shell
An Italian Shell Back Carved and Silver Leafed Chair
Located in New York, NY
A shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered seat. (7
An American Shell Back Carved and Silver Leafed Chair
Located in New York, NY
An American shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered
An Italian shell back carved and silver leafed chair
Located in New York, NY
An Italian shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered
White Gold
Six Italian 19th Century Painted Side Chairs with Shell-Carved Back
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt
Cane, Wood
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 19th Century English Oak Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century English oak shell back hall chairs with carved shell backs and turned front
Oak
18th Century Shell Carved Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th Century English shell carved comb back Windsor armchair with scroll carved fan over
Elm, Ash, Fruitwood, Beech
Sold
H 39.25 in W 24 in D 20 in
Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisitely carved wood Venetian shell back armchair. This gorgeous piece is carved of rich dark
Fabric, Wood
1940's Hollywood Vanity Chair with Carved Shell Back Design
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized walnut vanity or desk chair with hand carved shell back design. Chair has a
Sold
H 33.86 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Regency Style Hall-Chair, Shell-Back, Gillows Model, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
back legs. Seat with canted corners tightened backwards. Back carved as shells with two C-scrolls
Mahogany
A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and
Oak
Pair of Shell-Back Hall Chairs, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A pair of especially finely carved shell-back hall chairs, late 18th-early 19th Century, likely
Wood
Sold
H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisitely carved wood Venetian shell back chair. This gorgeous piece is carved of rich dark
Fabric, Wood
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
hand-carved shell on the back of the chair adds a distinctive and artistic touch to the design. This
Rattan, Oak
SET OF TWO SHELL BACK ARMCHAIRS AND TABLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF TWO HAND CARVED SHELL BACK ARM CHAIRS, NEWLY REUPHOLSTERED. WITH A SIDE TABLE LAMINATED WITH
Wood, Silk, Shell
Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Italian game table together with four wood carved shell back grotto style chairs. Chairs
Pair of Antique Silver Leaf Grotto Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Venetian carved wood silver leaf grotto chairs. Whimsically carved chairs with shell back
Hardwood
Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Venetian Grotto carved shell back chairs, in vintage original condition with
Gold Leaf
Pair of Regency Period Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super pair of Gillow design shell back hall chairs with a fabulous depth and detail to the
Mahogany
Pair of Regency Period Mahogany Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Regency pair of carved mahogany shell back hall chairs of superb color and patiation.
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair with Lion Carving
Located in Stamford, CT
A Georgian shell back hall chair with lion carving and great patina. English, circa 1810.
Mahogany
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Sold
H 36 in W 19 in D 21 in
Mahogany Biedermeier Neoclassical Style Shell Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
details carved fan/ shell backs, two armchairs, four side chairs, solid wood frames, vinyl upholstered
Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublime newly restored rich carved walnut shell back Grotto chairs newly upholstered in an elegant
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Carved wood shell back dining chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 53.5 in W 24 in D 26.5 in
Raymond Enkeboll La Condensa Spanish Mediterranean Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(2) armchairs, (4) side chairs, distressed finish with green accents, gold upholstery, shell carved
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Shell Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of shell back chairs newly upholstered in a "golden hay" colored quilted chevron
Upholstery
Pair of shell back chairs
Located in London, GB
An unusual 1920s painted side chair, the back in the form of a scallop shell, with a later copy.
Pair of Classical Shell Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of carved shell back side chairs. Elegant tapered curved front and back legs, can be
Wood
Sold
H 36.4 in W 17.6 in D 16 in
Pair Irish 19thC Highly Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs with Shell Backs c1850
Located in London, GB
Very fine Irish highly carved Mahogany hall chairs with scallop shell backs circa1850. The carved
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and
Shell, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Shell-Back Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English mahogany carved shell-back hall chairs, circa 1830.
Mahogany
Set of Six George III Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A set of six George III dining chairs with claw and ball feet, extensively carved backs and shell
Wood
Regency Style Parcel Gilt Armchair
By Smith & Watson
Located in Chamblee, GA
Smith and Watson Cabinetmakers , New York. Notice the beautiful carved shell on the back of the chair
Fabric, Giltwood, Lacquer, Mahogany
Sold
H 32.75 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Irish 19th Century Pair of Architectural Hall Chairs with Shell Backs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Richmond, London
chair having the scalloped shell carved back, moulded trapezoidal solid seat, raised on boldly scrolled
Mahogany
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$4,950 / set
H 24.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Italian Art Deco Pink Murano Glass & Brass Feather Leaf Sconces
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant pair of bespoke wall lights in blown Murano glass in the style of Barovier, with Art Deco design feather - leaf organic modern shape. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, the ...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Pair of Shell Back Grotto Style Bar Stools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Grotto style hand carved shell back swiveling bar stools upholstered in vibrant Palm Beach Regency tropical fabric.
Wood
Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases
Located in New York, NY
large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.
Brass
$6,237 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$659Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Custom Round Mohair Velvet Ottoman with Oak Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Giant Natural Clam Shell
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Giant natural clam shell.
Shell
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
Onyx
Pair of Italian Gilt Grotto Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
An unusual pair of Grotto tables, the rounded 'D' shaped flame mahogany and rosewood crossbanded top above a gilt metal cast base of a giant clamshell supported by coral legs issuing...
Aluminum
Early Meiji Period Japanese Elm Shadona Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...
Elm
Destructured Console by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Destructured console in tainted mirrors. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
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